Who loves their boots?

[wa-loaf]

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots!

[tcharron]

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots!

Used the new boots 5 times now, Atomic M100's, and GOD I love them. I didn't actually understand just how bad my old boots where for me. Long after I feel my legs and abs getting tired, my fet are GTG. It used to be the other way around.

[OldsnowboarderME]

Burton Haven Si .. love'em so much so I have another pair new still in the box too...

[andyzee]

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots!

I have the Nordica Beasts which I love, however, they no longer make them. As a result I have been looking at the Hot Rods as a possible replacement in the future.

[trtaylor]

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots!

I've got the Nordica Dobie 130's and they're really not that bad to get in and out of. I slide both hands down inside the overlaps (hands between overlaps and liner) and then grab the two halves over the instep with my thumbs. I pry the two halves apart and that makes getting in and out fairly easy.

On the way in, after my foot gets part way in I do have to pull the tongue up out of the way to finish the job. And I have not had to get the boots off in zero degree weather yet, either.

As far as the love/hate thing, I am still working on getting the fit/balance/alignment of these dialed in. Next time out will be experimenting with and without some heel lifts. But, I am optimistic that I will end up loving these boots.

[Grassi21]

Originally Posted by andyzee

I have the Nordica Beasts which I love, however, they no longer make them. As a result I have been looking at the Hot Rods as a possible replacement in the future.

I love my Beasts as well. I have custom foot beds in them. They also had to blow-out/stretch (not sure of the correct term) the inside of my left toe box.

[cbcbd]

Love my Garmont Endorphins most of the time. Socks make a HUGE difference in the fit so it took me some time to get that down right.

[2knees]

i have some old old nordicas that I love so much. Problem is they are completely packed out now. I have to replace them asap but it'll be a sad day.

[hammer]

Originally Posted by wa-loaf

I've always had a love hate relationship with my boots. I usually got good performance out of them, but with a some sort of compromise in comfort. Now finally I've got the best performing boots I've had (Nordica Hot Rod Top Fuels) and after going to a boot fitter (Jeff Bokum) I'm balanced and comfortable all day. The only thing negative I have to say is that the instep is really stiff and makes it really tough to get in and out of.

Here's to my boots!

I have a pair of Tecnica Diablo Flames, and overall they fit my foot quite well...I have a low instep, and I really like how I don't have to crank down the buckles. The other nice feature of the boots is the hinged cuff, which makes getting into and out of the boots a lot easier.

My biggest problem has been in the footbed arches...for the first few runs of the day I usually get cramping in my arches. Once that settles down, the foot is very well situated in the boot and they are comfortable. I could get them "softened" but somehow I think that would compromise the fit once my feet warm up. Just have to remember to use the tennis ball like Jeff told me...

As far as performance is concerned, they seem to be fine for my level of skiing. In all honesty, the boot fit was more important.

[trtaylor]

Originally Posted by 2knees

i have some old old nordicas that I love so much. Problem is they are completely packed out now. I have to replace them asap but it'll be a sad day.

If the shells are sound, why not just replace the liners with something like an Intuition? There is a ton of info about these liners posted on TGR.